CVE-2008-2551

The DownloaderActiveX Control (DownloaderActiveX.ocx) in Icona SpA C6 Messenger 1.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of…

published June 4, 2008

CVSS
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EPSS
47%
Percentile
98.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky URL trick is all it takes! The DownloaderActiveX Control in Icona SpA's C6 Messenger can be manipulated to force downloads of any file! ⚡ Think of it like a delivery driver who accepts random packages without checking what's inside — you might end up with something dangerous instead of that new blender you ordered! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to download and execute arbitrary files on the target system, leading to a potential system compromise. Imagine having malware or unwanted software running on your machine, all because of a simple link!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery driver who accepts random packages without checking what's inside — you might end up with something dangerous instead of that new blender you ordered! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to specify a download URL and execute the file on the victim's system by simply setting the 'propPostDownloadAction' parameter to 'run.'

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to download and execute arbitrary files on the target system, leading to a potential system compromise. Imagine having malware or unwanted software running on your machine, all because of a simple link! To protect yourself, consider disabling the use of the DownloaderActiveX Control or removing it entirely if it's unnecessary. Also, ensure that software is regularly updated to mitigate any potential risks related to this vulnerability. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.46936 · 98.8th percentile
Published
2008-06-04T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 JUN 23:00Z
    The DownloaderActiveX Control (DownloaderActiveX.ocx) in Icona SpA C6 Messenger 1.0.0.1 allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of…
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